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RY05 DYH

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

174,528 mi
Last recorded174,528 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 DYH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 174,528 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust and undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2025 174,505 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 167,816 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

Fail 5 Apr 2024 167,816 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

Fail 24 Mar 2021 167,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 167,721 miles

Brake performance not tested rear suspension components corroded/insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns and os sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Leaf spring seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint ns and os (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2020 160,894 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 160,847 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 158,306 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 158,306 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 150,255 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 150,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Cable. (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 141,950 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 141,950 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 133,630 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 122,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 122,767 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 112,345 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 104,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 93,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 80,204 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 66,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 66,988 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 37,328 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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RY05 DYH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY05 DYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY05 DYH is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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